The Auger Effect and Ionization of Inner Atomic Shells

TL;DR

This paper discusses the Auger effect involving inner atomic shells, focusing on how resonance excitation of valence electrons by weak electromagnetic waves can lead to ionization.

Contribution

It provides a detailed analysis of the Auger effect specifically related to inner shells and resonance excitation mechanisms.

Findings

Inner-shell Auger effect can be induced by weak electromagnetic waves.

Resonance excitation of valence electrons plays a key role.

Implications for atomic ionization processes.

Abstract

The Auger effect from inner shells, which arises from resonance excitation of the valence electron of an atom by a weak electromagnetic wave, is discussed.